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GJ51 CWO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,783 mi
Last recorded101,783 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 CWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,783 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,566 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

covers on sills

slight play steering idler and steering box

under body chassis sills various stages corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2022 100,556 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

covers on sills

slight play steering idler and steering box

under body chassis sills various stages corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers on sills

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,320 miles

covers on sills

under body sills chassis and suspension various stages corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2020 98,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers on sills

under body sills chassis and suspension various stages corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,798 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,359 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,583 miles

engine cover fitted

outer sills plastic covered

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 14 Oct 2013 87,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,511 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,843 miles

covers on sills

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,862 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,742 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,925 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,102 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,770 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,528 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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GJ51 CWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ51 CWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ51 CWO registered?

GJ51 CWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 CWO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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